What does the kanji 究 mean?

The kanji 究 (kyū) means "research, study". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "kyū"?

"kyū" is written with the kanji 究, meaning "research, study". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) きゅう (kyū). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 究?

Write 究 ("research") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 究?

究 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) きゅう (kyū).

究“research” Kanjikyū

JLPT N4

How to write 究

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

research, study

Onyomi (音読み)

きゅう kyū

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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